Refuge Partigiano "Carlo Fissore"

2.7

Rifugio Partigiano "Carlo Fissore"

Piedmont, Italy Write a review

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Rifugio Partigiano "Carlo Fissore" sits at 1,819m on the flanks of Monte Settepani in Piedmont's Val Tana. The hut is reached via a 2-hour hike from Tana di Coazze trailhead, or 3 hours from the village of Tana di Coazze itself. A rougher 4-hour approach follows the Sesia River valley from Gattinara in the lower Vercelli plains. The hut serves as a base for ascents to Settepani (2,272m, 1.5 hours) and traverses into the Ticino Alps.

The refuge has 35 beds split between shared dormitories and a few double rooms. Meals are traditional Piemontese cooking: hearty pastas, local cheeses, and grilled meats. You'll find hot showers, but toilets are basic. The hut runs year-round but staff presence is irregular outside summer months—contact ahead if visiting October to April. Evening meals must be requested when you book.

Book directly with the hut well in advance for July and August weekends. The refuge fills quickly during warmer months. Email or phone call is most reliable; they speak Italian and basic English. The hut is managed independently, not by CAI, so check their website or call before driving to the trailhead. Winter access requires serious snow experience and a pre-visit confirmation that the hut is staffed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and July-August; weekdays outside peak season often have availability same-week. Contact via rifugi.net or directly through CAI affiliates for current availability.
Typically open June through September, with limited weekends in shoulder seasons; confirm current dates before planning as staffing varies by year.
2 hours from Tana di Coazze trailhead (preferred route), 3 hours from the village itself, or 4 hours via Sesia River valley from Gattinara; approach depends on your starting point and fitness.
35 beds in shared dormitories, meals available (confirm menu when booking); basic Alpine hut setup—bring earplugs and expect communal bathrooms.
Yes for fit families and experienced hikers; the 2-hour approach is moderate but best for those comfortable with mountain terrain, and afternoon ascents to Settepani work as day trips.

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44.4988, 7.3086
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This hut takes bookings direct, so beds go to whoever asks first. Tell us your dates and we'll email you when it's time to reserve — with the hut's contact details.

We can't watch this hut's availability — it books direct. Give us your arrival date and we'll email you when it's time to get in touch, with the hut's phone and email.

Independent of the hut and its alpine club. We never book or hold beds — the reminder just tells you when to get in touch, with the hut's own contact details.

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